Shop act fees

The Shop Act registration fee in India varies by state, and often depends on:

The number of employees

The type of establishment

The validity period of the license (1 year to 10 years in some states)

💰 Typical Shop Act Fees (State-Wise Examples)
Here’s an approximate fee structure for some popular states:

🔹 Maharashtra (Under Maharashtra Shops & Establishments Act, 2017)
Employee Count Fee (1 year validity)
No employees (Owner only) ₹1,000
1 to 9 employees ₹2,000
10 to 99 employees ₹5,000
100 or more employees ₹10,000

Validity: Up to 10 years; fee increases with longer validity.

🔹 Delhi (Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954)
Registration is free of cost.

No fee for renewal either.

But penalties apply for late registration or non-compliance.

🔹 Karnataka
No. of Employees Fee (Approx)
1–5 employees ₹250
6–10 employees ₹500
11–20 employees ₹1,000
21–50 employees ₹2,000
51–100 employees ₹3,000
Above 100 ₹5,000

🔹 Gujarat
Flat fee: ₹10 to ₹1,000 depending on employee count and category.

Registration is often valid for 5 years.

⚠️ Other Costs/Penalties
Late registration can attract penalty up to ₹100/day or more.

Failure to renew on time may result in cancellation or fines.

📌 Tip:
If you tell me which state or city your business is in, I can give you:

The exact fee

How to pay it online

A step-by-step guide to completing your application